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Panasonic FH10 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Panasonic FH10 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1s
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH10 versus Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The FH10 was revealed 4 years after the DP1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH10 grades against the DP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sigma DP1

 FH10 DP1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2008More modern by 57 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Panasonic FH10

 DP1 FH10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sigma DP1

 FH10 DP1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH10 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH10 against the DP1.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and DP1 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and DP1.

As you can see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH10 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FH10 will show extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent FH10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography factors
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (270g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP1 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (270g)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (5MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1
39
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
44
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP1 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sigma DP1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sigma DP1
General Information
Company Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sigma DP1
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2008-05-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103g (0.23 pounds) 270g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $110 $566